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Have Cervical Dystonia. Prescribed Pacitane And Liofen. Can We Take Syndopa Together With Pacitane And Liofel?
Question: Hi Doctor, My Mother aged about 53 yrs, is suffering from Cervical Dystonia (Spasmodic Torticollis). Neck has moved to the extreme right hand side shoulder. Checked with a Doctor in India. Dr has Prescribed t.Pacitane, Liofen XL, T.Petril & T.Mobizox. One Online study has revealed good effects of Levodopa & Carbidopa ( Syndopa Plus) in torticollis cases. Can we consume syndopa plus tablet along with t.Pacitane, Liofen XL, T.Petril & T.Mobizox ? Any side effects or danger ? Also Dr has advised for Botox Injection, 200 units. Botox upto 200 units we have taken before, but no good signs. How do we go about ? Thank you, Mrs XXXXXXX
Good Morning Mrs XXXXXXX
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Cervical dystonia is difficult to treat and one can have a trial with various drugs, some of which are already being given to your mother. Dosage can be titrated by treating doctor and usually higher dosages do provide some relief.
L-dopa (syndopa plus) do provide relief in some cases and those with dopa responsive dystonia. Yes, it can be taken with other drugs you mentioned. However the use needs to be monitored by your doctor as with other medications.
A repeat of botox is also suggested for additional benefits.
In all, the condition can be managed with adequate medication with close monitoring by a physician / neurologist.
Hope this answers your query. Let me know if you have any other queries.
Regards
Dr. Pratap
Thanks for posting your query on XXXXXXX
Cervical dystonia is difficult to treat and one can have a trial with various drugs, some of which are already being given to your mother. Dosage can be titrated by treating doctor and usually higher dosages do provide some relief.
L-dopa (syndopa plus) do provide relief in some cases and those with dopa responsive dystonia. Yes, it can be taken with other drugs you mentioned. However the use needs to be monitored by your doctor as with other medications.
A repeat of botox is also suggested for additional benefits.
In all, the condition can be managed with adequate medication with close monitoring by a physician / neurologist.
Hope this answers your query. Let me know if you have any other queries.
Regards
Dr. Pratap
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